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FP59 FMF

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,371 mi
Last recorded111,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 FMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,371 miles

Spare wheel carrier loose but not likely to fall off

both sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2026 111,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on edge, split and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on edge, split and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier loose but not likely to fall off

both sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,527 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,979 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 103,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear Wishbone excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 99,977 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 99,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 96,480 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close & Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,380 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Under bonnet Fuse/relay/control unit box cover is missing - risk of water ingress & related failures to electrical systems.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 93,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under bonnet Fuse/relay/control unit box cover is missing - risk of water ingress & related failures to electrical systems.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,104 miles

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Service brake effort only 45%, Park brake effort only 11% Brake test passed because of Locks

Fail 31 Jan 2020 90,099 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Service brake effort only 45%, Park brake effort only 11% Brake test passed because of Locks

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,300 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 85,300 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,519 miles

N/s rear tyre has deep cracks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s rear wheel bearing has early signs of wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advised to have replaced (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s rear tyre has deep cracks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s rear wheel bearing has early signs of wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advised to have replaced (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,997 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cuts on the inner walls. Advised to have replaced.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 73,997 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cuts on the inner walls. Advised to have replaced.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 64,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,402 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 22,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,487 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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FP59 FMF is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 53,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP59 FMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP59 FMF registered?

FP59 FMF is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is FP59 FMF safe to buy?

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